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Upper Arm: Removal

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  1. NOTE: Suspension fasteners are critical parts that affect performance of vital components and systems. Failure of these fasteners may result in major service expense. Use the same or equivalent parts if replacement is necessary. Do not use a replacement part of lesser quality or substitute design. Tighten fasteners as specified.

    Measure the distance from the center of the wheel hub to the lip of the fender with the vehicle in a level, static ground position (curb height).

    Fig 1: Identifying Distance Between Center Of Wheel Hub To Lip Of Fender
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  2. Remove the rear wheels and tires. REFER to WHEEL AND TIRE .
  3. Remove LH and RH parking brake cable bracket bolts.
  4. NOTE: Do not allow the brake caliper to hang from the brake flexible hose or damage to the hose may occur.

    Remove the 4 brake caliper anchor plate bolts and position the LH and RH brake caliper and anchor plate assemblies aside.

    • Support the brake caliper and anchor plate assemblies using mechanic's wire.
  5. Position screw-type jackstands under the LH and RH wheel knuckles.
  6. Remove and discard the upper arm-to-knuckle bolt and nut.
  7. Remove and discard the 2 upper arm-to-subframe rearward bolts.
  8. NOTE: Use the hex-holding feature to prevent the stabilizer bar link stud from turning while removing the nut.

    Remove and discard the LH and RH stabilizer bar link upper nuts and disconnect the links from the stabilizer bar.

  9. Remove and discard the LH and RH lower shock bolts.
  10. Remove and discard the 4 subframe bracket bolts.
  11. Remove and discard the 2 subframe forward bolts and remove the 2 subframe brackets.
  12. Remove and discard the 2 subframe rearward bolts and lower the subframe enough to allow removal of the upper arm forward bolt.
  13. Remove and discard the upper arm-to-subframe forward bolt and nut.
    • Remove the upper arm.
  14. If service to the upper arm rearward bushing is required, remove and discard the upper arm bushing bolt and remove the upper arm bushing.
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